Zcash activates Ironwood upgrade, launching new shielded pool after Orchard vulnerability

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Zcash is activating the Ironwood upgrade, a unified effort by its developer ecosystem, following a vulnerability discovered in Orchard by Shielded Labs. Ironwood introduces a new shielded pool, addressing the issue and enhancing security. The upgrade aims to strengthen Zcash's shielded transactions, a key feature of the cryptocurrency, with significant implications for user privacy and security.